May 10
17
Heart to Heart
I have felt REALLY blessed over the past few days! I have felt like people beyond myself were in-tune with my life and the feelings I was feeling. I felt great love from others in the form of time, phone calls, food dropped off (the muffins were YUMMY, Michelle!), and even from people in the grocery store.
The many acts of love and service surrounding me really hit home last week when I took three of my little ones to the store to pick up a few items. We found a cart that would hold two children, as the store I went to only houses one cart that would carry three children. I figured it was being used, so we continued on as I pushed two and carried one child on my hip to the front of the store. As I headed down the first aisle, a young mother offered me her cart–the one that held three children. “Would you like me to switch carts with you?”
I refused, not wanting to inconvenience her. Her cart had several items already settled inside, and I did not want to disturb her shopping. Yet, she insisted, and I finally agreed. She joyfully placed her child and items in my cart as I strapped my three in the cart that would hold them. I had been soooo tired that day, and she was an angel to me. I really appreciated that she would help me–someone she didn’t know. I almost wanted to cry; her consideration meant so much to me. I want to be like her.
Sometimes I feel so caught up in my own issues that I feel numb or unaware of those around me. I am working to switch from feelings of self-centeredness to supporting those around me. Seeing others around me reach out to me, and feeling what it feels to be loved by others, reminds me and encourages me to reach out, as well. I want others to feel like I felt when a young lady offered her cart to me. 
